Friday, 8 February 2013

History of Pelangi Damansara-def

As one of the first buyer of a medium cost apartment - Pelangi Damansara-def ; our Sales & Purchase Agreement was signed on 22nd September 2001.

On 20th May 2004 we got our keys from the developer - Cekap Corporation Berhad (a subsidiary of MetroKajang Bhd.) and Hokawai & Associates(Pelangi D'sara 1 - Block def ) was our first property  manager.Our maintenance fees was RM55/- and sinking fund was RM11/- totalling RM66 per month.

On 17th July 2008 we were notify by our first Chairman Cik Sharinan Yahaya; JMB-Pelangi Damansara D-F that Hokawai & Associates was retained as our property manager with effect from 1st Oct 2008. About one year after the formation of our JMB; the Chairman in the 1st AGM appeal for an increase of maintenance charges from RM55 to RM67 per month that is additional1.5sen per sq ft. The new rate begins with effect from 1st July 2009.      

Six months later, we notify by our Chairman that Clement & Co and Advelsoft Solutions(M) Sdn Bhd has taken over the property management and accounting functions with effect from 1st January 2010.

During the Fourth AGM (26th January 2013) increase maintenance charge was again raise and this time the request is even bolder. The JMC members asking for a 4 sen increment as our Maintenance Account like our National Budget is running at a deficit for the past few years. To avoid a stalemate situation and to show our appreciation and support to the JMC members; compromised and decided to approve 2 sen per sq ft increment.


Thursday, 7 February 2013

Joint Management Body

A brief understanding of Joint Management Body(JMB) is as follows:

The JMB is a body corporate, consisting of the developer and purchasers. The JMB has a common seal and can file lawsuits and be sued in return.

Formation of a JMB

The JMB-PELANGI DAMANSARA D-F is formed during the first meeting when the developer and purchasers convene on 15th March 2008. On 17th July 2008 we were notify by our JMB-PELANGI DAMANSARA D-F that  Hokawai & Associates was retained as our property manager with effect from 1st October 2008. Our first chairman is Cik Sharinah Yahaya.

Building & Common Property (Maintenance & Management) Act 2007 (Act 663 )- Joint Management Body (JMB)
Building and Common Property (Maintenance & Management) Act 2007 (Act. 663)
The JMB’s responsibilities include:
  • Maintaining the common property and keeping it in a state of good and serviceable repair
  • Determining and imposing any charges that is necessary to carry out repairs and maintenance on the common property
  • Insuring and renewing the insurance for the building (in the amount of the value of the building) against fire and any other risks
  • Using monies received from insurance claims (from damage to the building) to repair or rebuild the building
  • Complying with notices or orders from local authorities, whether it’s addressing any nuisance on the common property, or any repairs or improvements that need to be done to the property
  • Preparing and maintaining a register of all the purchasers in the building
  • Ensuring that the Building Maintenance Fund (BMF) account is audited
  • Providing audited financial statements to the purchasers for their information
  • Enforcing house rules for the maintenance and management of the building
  • Doing anything else that is necessary to properly maintain and manage the building

The JMB’s powers include:
  • Collecting maintenance & management fees from purchasers in the amount applicable to the purchasers
  • Authorizing expenditure on any maintenance and management of the common property
  • Collecting any sum owed to the JMB from the purchasers
  • Procuring any items for all purchasers to enjoy on the common property
  • Arranging and securing the services of any person/agent to undertake the maintenance and management of the common property
  • Setting up house rules for the maintenance and management of the building
  • Doing anything else that is necessary for it to carry out its duties under Act 663
Besides the above, the JMB also has the right to recover the expenses paid for any repair work done on any item on the common property if the said item was damaged by a purchaser, or his/her tenant, or guest.  It doesn’t matter if the damage was a result of carelessness or a deliberate attempt, the purchaser is still liable for the damage.

Tuesday, 5 February 2013

31 Jan Debtors Update

 
The Management Office team have began the debt collection process and will be tackled as part of a monthly process.

All residents are reminded to check their statements(2nd Quarter i.e. Jan 2013 -Mar 2013) and report any payments that may have been missed to the management office without delay.

In addition please ensure that you have provided your correct mailing address and email address to the management office to ensure that the bills are sent to the correct location each month.

The JMC are committed to improving the collection rate and enforcement activities will become part of the Management Office regular weekly routine.

Please also update us with your latest email.

Thank you.

Management Office 


Revision of Monthly Service Change 01 April 13

TO : ALL OWNERS/RESIDENTS 

RE : REVISION OF MONTHLY SERVICE CHARGE EFFECTIVE 1ST APRIL 2013

Referring to the recent concluded 4th AGM and the approval of the majority of unit owners for the revision of monthly maintenance fee, the rates will be revised as follows:

a) 0.09 sen (psf) to 0.11 sen. 


The increase will be used to cover areas like up-keeping in common areas and to top up the insufficient existing fund.

On the Management side, we wish to thank those that attended the recent AGM meeting by sharing with us their very helpful suggestions for the betterment of our existing condition and concerned in increasing costs.

As the AGM attendance were poor; most of previous and last year JMC ( 5 of 7) members were re-appointed to serve for another 15months or next AGM whichever is earlier. 

Thank you.

NOTICE: DEFAULTERS OF PELANGI DAMANSARA-DEF JMB AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2012.

Please take note that under Pelangi Damansara-df JMB House Rules, the Management is empowered to place on the notice boards the List of Defaulters who are in arrears of 2 month and above and to take any or all of the following actions: 

  • Place your name in the List of defaulters
  • Disconnect water supply into your unit and reconnection fee RM50/ will be payable to reconnect
  • water supply.
  • To de-activate your car/ door access card and reactivation fee of RM50 will be payable.
  • Denying use of all common facilities.
  • Unit renovation work is not allowed.
  • Attachment of movable properties.
  • Rights to demand payment from tenant.
  • Legal proceeding for recovery of arrears.
  • To apply to the Land Administrator to issue a Warrant of Attachment pursuant to the Building & Common (Maintenance & Management) Act 2007. 
Defaulters have been given due notice of their default and will also be listed in our blog 

Public Holiday - Office Closed

Please be informed that the management office will be closed on:

9th and 12th FEBRUARY - CHINESE NEW YEAR 

Please keep your home safe by locking all doors and grills or inform someone to keep a look out if your planning a long holiday.


The management wishes all chinese residents and their familys “a happy and prosperous Chinese New Year.”

Thank you
Management Office